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Missy Higgins Talks Vegetarian Difficulties On The Road

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, September 13th, 2012 in Female Musicians, Female Singers, Food & Drink.

Missy Higgins

Missy Higgins has released another album, The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle, which she is currently on tour promoting.

Although the singer-songwriter has been very active in animal rights, due to her schedule, it’s impossible to keep any right now, but at home in Australia there’s a cat waiting for her in case she does get a break.

“I have a cat that lives with my parents. I would really, really love to have animals but I travel too much,” Higgins told Pollstar.

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The China Study

The China Study was a favorite among Huffington Post readers in a poll on healthy lifestyle books. Members of the Huffpost Healthy Living Community voted this book on how diet is closely linked to the “diseases of affluence” as a favorite among 50.

“All types of books can change our lives, but health books have a potent ability to influence our lifestyle habits,” the blog writes.

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Billy Corgan Discusses Madame Zuzu’s Vegan Desserts

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, September 13th, 2012 in Business, Food & Drink, Male Musicians, Male Singers, Restaurants.

Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan opened his tea shop in Chicago today. Madame ZuZu’s is said to be a spot for all ages to enjoy good drinks, music, art and live performances.

Corgan interviewed with Gothamist when the subject of Madame Zuzu’s vegan food came up.

Here are a few highlights from the interview.

I think I read that you were only doing vegan food there?
Vegan dessert. Sugar-free vegan dessert.

Are you a vegan?
No, I really want to be but I’m also anemic so it’s really difficult for me to be vegan. I just get so weary.

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Slice Of Vegan Celebrity Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, September 13th, 2012 in Birthdays, Fashion.

A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.

Photo: PR Photos

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“The Dark Heroine” Abbie Gibbs Real Vegetarian Vampire

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 in Authors, Books, Food & Drink.

The Dark Heroine

Abbie Gibbs is an 18-year old with a full schedule. Not only is she starting her studies at Oxford University, she’s just signed a deal with Harper Collins because of the success of her book, The Dark Heroine, which she describes as being, “more bloody” than Twilight.

Unlike the Twilight vampires who use the term “vegetarian” to describe only the abstinence from humans and not animals, Gibbs is in real life a genuine biter of vegetable flesh.

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Beatles “Abbey Road” Cover “Let It Bean” Made Of Breakfast Food

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 in Bands, Business, Food & Drink, Restaurants.

Beatles Abbey Road

Food sculptor Paul Baker was commissioned by the Beefeater Grill UK restaurant chain to recreate the Beatles’ famous Abbey Road cover. Ironically, the chain’s beefy name didn’t prevent Baker from keeping vegetarian Paul McCartney‘s ideals in mind. While the rest of the album is crafted from breakfast foods like sausage and bacon, Baker ensured McCartney was made of mushrooms.

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Paul Wesley Torrey DeVitto Hosts HSUS H-Couture Fashion Show (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 in Fashion, Videos.

Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto

Fur-free and otherwise ethical fashionistas will come out on the evening of September 22 for the Humane Society’s H-Couture fashion show meant to highlight cruelty-free men’s and women’s designer wear.

Vampire Diaries stars Paul Wesley and Torrey DeVitto will host the event featuring designs by John Bartlett, Charlotte Ronson and more.

“Fashion should be fun, and I don’t see how wearing animal fur can be anything other than cruel and unnecessary,” says DeVitto. Wesley added, “We both support events that promote compassion for animals.”

Watch the clips below to hear why some of the event’s featured designers chose to be a part of the event.

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White House “Healthy Lunchtime Cookbook” Available For Download

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 in Books, Children, Food & Drink, Recipes.

The Healthy Lunch Cookbook

The Healthy Lunchtime Cookbook, a collection of recipes from 54 children who participated in the First Lady’s contest to create entrees from fresh, wholesome, unprocessed ingredients for a chance to sit at the very first kids White House State dinner, is now available for download.

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